The average train between Croydon and Dover takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Croydon and Dover. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Dover. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Dover station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Croydon to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Croydon to Dover train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Croydon and Dover is 102.4 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 17m.